Manufacturing Resource Planner

Job Description

Job Description

SUMMARY

The Manufacturing Resource Planner is responsible for expediting the flow of materials, components, and information required for production. This role acts as the liaison between Purchasing, Production, and Sales departments, and external suppliers, making sure that schedules are met, delays are minimized, and finished goods are delivered on time to customers.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Work on-site in Hastings, MI (not a remote position)
• Monitor and coordinate movement of materials, components, and parts to meet production schedules
• Assist purchasing department as needed to track supplier deliveries and follow up to resolve shortages, delays, or quality issues
• Maintain accurate bills of materials (BOMs), item locations, and inventory records in the system
• Collaborate with purchasing, production, receiving, and material handlers to ensure required inventory is available and accessible
• Expedite critical orders and proactively communicate potential disruptions to management
• Assist in managing backlogs, prioritizing work orders, and reallocating resources as needed
• Review production schedules daily and adjust priorities to align with operational demands
• Communicate internally to ensure alignment between demand forecasts and supply availability
• Identify process bottlenecks in material flow and propose corrective actions
• Organize inventory management efforts (e.g., annual physical inventory and periodic cycle counts)
• Have mastery of the Company’s ERP system and use it effectively to accomplish tasks
• Other duties as assigned
• Comply with and adhere to applicable safety and work rules and requirements
• Comply with and adhere to all applicable ISO standards

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

OTHER DUTIES

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.